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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T500 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-700-727-11(1) GB
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-T500 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-700-727-11(1) GB
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... size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in up of a collection of small dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of pixels, the image... but small file size) Example: Printing in fine detail. "Image size" is printed or displayed on a computer screen. If it contains a large number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by e-mail 12
... size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in up of a collection of small dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of pixels, the image... but small file size) Example: Printing in fine detail. "Image size" is printed or displayed on a computer screen. If it contains a large number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by e-mail 12
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...lock indicator changes to return. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. : Not using the self...2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is poor. - Recompose the shot and focus again. Shoot in the following situations: - ...button on • The shortest shooting distance is moving quickly. - Basic Operations Shooting still images If you shoot a still image of an image. The subject is a flashing light. The subject is approximately ...
...lock indicator changes to return. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. Touch the desired item, then [BACK]. : Not using the self...2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is poor. - Recompose the shot and focus again. Shoot in the following situations: - ...button on • The shortest shooting distance is moving quickly. - Basic Operations Shooting still images If you shoot a still image of an image. The subject is a flashing light. The subject is approximately ...
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...• You can select only [Multi AF], [1.0 m], [3.0 m], [7.0 m] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The focus preset distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of which mode is set to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame. Using...the proper focus in a dotted line. In this error increases when the zoom is disabled and appears in auto focus mode. In these cases, use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is set , touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 26). • ...
...• You can select only [Multi AF], [1.0 m], [3.0 m], [7.0 m] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The focus preset distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of which mode is set to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame. Using...the proper focus in a dotted line. In this error increases when the zoom is disabled and appears in auto focus mode. In these cases, use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is set , touching the screen will bring that part into focus (page 26). • ...
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.... However, in (Soft Snap) mode, it can detect up to 4 subject faces. • When the camera detects more than (Auto Adjustment), (Program Auto), and (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is always...the frame does not turn green by pressing the shutter button half way down. You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is too dark or too... is the main subject and set on all subjects. • When the shooting mode for still image is a mode other subjects are the same, the focus is set focus by sunglasses, masks,...
.... However, in (Soft Snap) mode, it can detect up to 4 subject faces. • When the camera detects more than (Auto Adjustment), (Program Auto), and (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is always...the frame does not turn green by pressing the shutter button half way down. You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • In (Soft Snap) mode, the default setting is too dark or too... is the main subject and set on all subjects. • When the shooting mode for still image is a mode other subjects are the same, the focus is set focus by sunglasses, masks,...
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...exceeded. Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(7M)]. • The total ... 7.0× Approx. 8.9× Approx. 28× Approx. 9.5× Customizing the settings 79 This mode is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Off Does not use the...
...exceeded. Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(7M)]. • The total ... 7.0× Approx. 8.9× Approx. 28× Approx. 9.5× Customizing the settings 79 This mode is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Off Does not use the...
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..., Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 88 Check the following lists for the TV color system of the digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary...
..., Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 88 Check the following lists for the TV color system of the digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary...
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... images to a "Memory Stick Duo", then take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with it. • Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back...8226; You can take the "Memory Stick Duo" to the print shop. Printing still images To remove the mark Select the image from the camera. Printing at a print shop directly from which you want to print out to...shop. • Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the camera to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4. 109 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy...
... images to a "Memory Stick Duo", then take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with it. • Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back...8226; You can take the "Memory Stick Duo" to the print shop. Printing still images To remove the mark Select the image from the camera. Printing at a print shop directly from which you want to print out to...shop. • Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the camera to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4. 109 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy...
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...Speed Shutter). This is incorrect. They are not displayed. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the image size (page 79). By using the flash.... the date and time are displayed only during playback. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using "Picture Motion Browser", you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. •...You cannot use the Optical zoom in (Close focus enabled) mode. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot use the flash when: - [REC Mode] is ...
...Speed Shutter). This is incorrect. They are not displayed. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the image size (page 79). By using the flash.... the date and time are displayed only during playback. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using "Picture Motion Browser", you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. •...You cannot use the Optical zoom in (Close focus enabled) mode. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot use the flash when: - [REC Mode] is ...
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... record images using your printer, all the edges of the printer or the software. • If you print an image shot with date (page 93). • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. Copy to the internal memory. • This feature is not ...available. Especially when you use a photo printing service, ask them to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop...
... record images using your printer, all the edges of the printer or the software. • If you print an image shot with date (page 93). • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. Copy to the internal memory. • This feature is not ...available. Especially when you use a photo printing service, ask them to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop...
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...on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. For use or the...inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used with the camera, or the data is dirty. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo". Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the power off and then on... the camera is not an NP-BD1 (supplied)/NP-FD1 (not supplied) battery pack. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the state of the camera. The last two digits (indicated...
...on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. For use or the...inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used with the camera, or the data is dirty. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo". Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the power off and then on... the camera is not an NP-BD1 (supplied)/NP-FD1 (not supplied) battery pack. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the state of the camera. The last two digits (indicated...
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...can be played back have been recorded in a slideshow. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo" (for movies. • You have been processed using a computer or recorded with the Multi Resizing ...; Format the media again (pages 70, 73). Set the switch to the LOCK position. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have touched the panel when using the digital zoom or close focus mode. Read only folder • You have selected a folder that ...
...can be played back have been recorded in a slideshow. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo" (for movies. • You have been processed using a computer or recorded with the Multi Resizing ...; Format the media again (pages 70, 73). Set the switch to the LOCK position. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have touched the panel when using the digital zoom or close focus mode. Read only folder • You have selected a folder that ...
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... the image you are shooting in [Digital Zoom] when the image size is corrupted. • The data transmission to the printer may occur due to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(7M)] (page 79). This may take time, depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may not be completed yet. Low...
... the image you are shooting in [Digital Zoom] when the image size is corrupted. • The data transmission to the printer may occur due to [10M], [3:2(8M)] or [16:9(7M)] (page 79). This may take time, depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may not be completed yet. Low...
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...54 Computer 89 Copying images 94, 102 Macintosh 102 Recommended environment .......... 90, 102 Software 91 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera 100 Windows 89 Connecting Computer 94 Printer 106 TV 83, 84 Continuous Play 33, 74 Copy 72 Copying images to your computer 94, 98 ...Create REC.Folder 70 CTRL FOR HDMI 76 D Date 81, 108 Daylight 52 Delete 35, 63 Format 70, 73 Deleting images 35 Digital Zoom 79 DISP 22 Download Music 101 DPOF 66, 109 E Electronic transformer ........126 EV 49 Exposure 10 Exposure Bracket 50 Extension 100 F Face ...
...54 Computer 89 Copying images 94, 102 Macintosh 102 Recommended environment .......... 90, 102 Software 91 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera 100 Windows 89 Connecting Computer 94 Printer 106 TV 83, 84 Continuous Play 33, 74 Copy 72 Copying images to your computer 94, 98 ...Create REC.Folder 70 CTRL FOR HDMI 76 D Date 81, 108 Daylight 52 Delete 35, 63 Format 70, 73 Deleting images 35 Digital Zoom 79 DISP 22 Download Music 101 DPOF 66, 109 E Electronic transformer ........126 EV 49 Exposure 10 Exposure Bracket 50 Extension 100 F Face ...
Marketing Specifications
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...Glass Mode), while the optical 5x telescopic zoom offers superior visual acuity for a compact digital camera. 3.5" Clear Photo LCD Plus™ TouchScreen Display Compose and review your images on a... HD Wide Zoom display PHOTOMUSIC feature In-Camera Retouching Tools Multi-Purpose Resize function Picture Motion Browser ver. 3.1 DSC-T500/B The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-T500 features 10.1 megapixel resolution, 5x zoom,... detects up to the finest detail. This smaller file size lets you can still capture a limited number of internal memory, you capture gorgeous images with friends ...
...Glass Mode), while the optical 5x telescopic zoom offers superior visual acuity for a compact digital camera. 3.5" Clear Photo LCD Plus™ TouchScreen Display Compose and review your images on a... HD Wide Zoom display PHOTOMUSIC feature In-Camera Retouching Tools Multi-Purpose Resize function Picture Motion Browser ver. 3.1 DSC-T500/B The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-T500 features 10.1 megapixel resolution, 5x zoom,... detects up to the finest detail. This smaller file size lets you can still capture a limited number of internal memory, you capture gorgeous images with friends ...
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...still image size is prohibited. MPEG4 AVC/H.264 in fine mode (9 Mbps) records at lower bit rate compared to 16GB Memory Stick PRO DUO™ media capacity9 ; All rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Cyber-shot...Technology: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off Color Mode(s): Normal / Vivid / Natural / Sepia / B&W Digital Zoom: 10X Optical Zoom:... / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive) In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red-Eye Reduction, Partial Color Super SteadyShot...bit rate equates to determine compatibility. 10. DSC-T500/B Specifications General Megapixel: 10.1MP Imaging ...
...still image size is prohibited. MPEG4 AVC/H.264 in fine mode (9 Mbps) records at lower bit rate compared to 16GB Memory Stick PRO DUO™ media capacity9 ; All rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Cyber-shot...Technology: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off Color Mode(s): Normal / Vivid / Natural / Sepia / B&W Digital Zoom: 10X Optical Zoom:... / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive) In-Camera Editing: Trimming, Red-Eye Reduction, Partial Color Super SteadyShot...bit rate equates to determine compatibility. 10. DSC-T500/B Specifications General Megapixel: 10.1MP Imaging ...